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BPW 638T

1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,026 mi
Last recorded82,026 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve60,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPW 638T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 82,026 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 82,022 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 82,021 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 82,015 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 82,013 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 81,993 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 81,989 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 81,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 81,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 81,918 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 81,895 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 81,873 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 80,118 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 78,699 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 225 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
532
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 56
Stop lamp not working 47
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Direction indicator not working 34
Steering rack gaiter split 30
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BPW 638T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPW 638T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 47 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BPW 638T registered?

BPW 638T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 4 January 1979.

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